Here’s all you need to know about India’s newest cultural destination

Strategically located in Mumbai’s central precinct of Bandra Kurla Complex, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) which is a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary space in the sphere of art, conceived to spark artistic curiosity within the community, became operational on Friday (March 31). The centre presents the rare alchemy of craft and culture which is drawn from centuries of tradition.

When contacted by Bizz Buzz about the centre, Nita M Ambani, Founder & Chairperson of Reliance Foundation said, “An ode to our nation, the cultural centre aims to preserve and promote Indian arts. I hope our spaces nurture and inspire talent, bringing together communities from across India and the globe.” Describing the centre as “our commitment to preserve and promote Indian arts.” Nita Ambani added, “I hope our spaces nurture and inspire talent, bringing people together from across India and the world.”

Speaking on NMACC, Isha Ambani said, “The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is so much more than a space – it is the culmination of my mother’s passion for arts, culture and her love for India. She has always dreamt of creating a platform that would be welcoming to audiences, artists and performers at large. Her vision for NMACC is to showcase the best of what India has to offer to the world and bring the world to India.”

Built with the passion for preserving and promoting India’s vast repository of art and craft, the centre aims to spotlight the country’s rich cultural legacy at its best, creating intimate connections between artistes and audience.

The NMACC is a truly inclusive centre for performers and visitors, as well as for dreamers and creators. It aims to make art accessible to everyone with world-class infrastructure.

Let us now take a tour of the NMACC. Art makes magical transformations possible. It gives hope, creates solidarity, nurtures imagination, and embraces divergence.

Envisioned as the epicentre of Indian and global art, the Art House at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre weaves in the beauty of art into everyday narratives. The four-storey dedicated art space, situated right next to the fountain of joy at the Jio World Centre, has been designed to showcase treasures of global and Indian art to the audience in India through a shifting array of installations and exhibits. In a nutshell, it enables India to see the world through a wider cultural lens.

The Cultural Centre’s facade – a larger-than-life cuff bracelet design - speaks of India’s rich heritage. And the distinctive architecture of the Art House sparks curiosity for deeper exploration. It comprises 16,000 sqft of versatile space, built as per global museum specifications. The modular façade makes for easy installation.

Not just art, the space lends itself well to tech programmes, workshops and educational events as well. The Art House stands as a beacon, encouraging new talent, as well as community building and collaboration. A gateway to surreal and intimate performances, The Cube encourages and promotes emerging Indian artistes from new and experimental theatre, spoken word, stand-up comedy, and music.

With a moveable stage and seating, the 125-seat Cube can be transformed to host a variety of performances, making it an incubator of new art forms, and the go-to platform for unearthing innovative, new-age talent.

The space features a Panasonic laser projection system and an assisted listening system with infrared emitters to make every performance feel real. Adding to the cutting-edge technology, is a fully integrated video recording and production set-up with 5G connectivity, making filming and streaming live performances a lot simpler.

Constantly pushing the boundaries of art, The Cube with its unique nature and world-class features adds a touch of exclusivity to riveting performances. Meticulously designed for immersive experiences, every performance at The Grand Theatre is magical, thanks to the combination of a world-class integrated Dolby Atmos surround sound system and virtual acoustic system, ingenious seating arrangement, and a programmable lighting system, which, enhanced by 8,400+ Swarovski crystals, creates a unique, multi-dimensional experience.

Staying true to the founder’s vision of ‘Bringing the best of India and the World’, the size of the theatre’s stage is designed to host major travelling productions and touring houses from anywhere across the globe.

The most technologically advanced theatre in India, The Grand Theatre has 2,000 seats across three levels. While every viewing experience is designed to be unparalleled, the 18 Diamond Boxes add an extra layer of exclusivity, with a spectacular complimentary lounge and dedicated food and beverage services.

Keeping media consumption patterns of the modern era in mind, The Grand Theatre is also equipped with integrated recording and projection facilities, along with dedicated translation booths. One of the stand-out features of the theatre is the special absorbent wood that reduces reflections and makes the stage the centrepiece for your ears too.